The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-06-18

stumbling blocks, and those of the latter to
he ambitious, progressive, and promoters OF
good. The temperance cause, the tariff ques-
ton and woman's rights were some OF the
ssVoices of Unrest that were sounding IN the
worlds great ear, while these and more were
but parts of one great chorus OF unrest. ming
every part of the universe, and inspiring all
with the spirit Of progress.
Miss l.. Lorena Hill, who won the honor of
the valedictory, treated her subject uniquely
and skilfully. She took the ground that
woman's rights advocates should not upbraid
men as ''usurpers" and "oppressors," but be
thankful for the great elevation of woman 5
nosition already attained. Christianity and
education. she said, had been woman's prime
helpers. After her essay Miss Hill, in pathetic,
moving words, spoke the farewell for the
ladies.
Mr.. Paul Combs followed with an Grafton
on ssThe Last Cesar" His subject afforded
him opportunity to dwell on the excellence,
rise and progress of Republican form OF
government, and the consequent downfall oil
Casarism His valedictory spoke IN the
highest terms and kindliest feelings OF his
teachers, his school and classmates, and all
the associations that became so hallowed to
school life.
ADDRESS TO THE CLASS.
President Lewis address was as follows; Ny dear
friends of the seventeenth graduating class oil west
/ ern Maryland College, Twelve years ago was on
| the platform TO receive my honorable discharge
from the Undergraduate ranks. To-day, Tor tne hrst
time il becomes my pleasant and HdS 90
| in honor" / would have preferred that your rev
cred friend, who conducted you through the greater
pleted the task by speaking 10 you both on Sunday
| last and to-day But since he has turned over 10
another the 9PSrs ne nus t5 nsSea
need hardly repeat that esteem very hlghly tile
honor of the present duty To have assisted now
ever humby in the work which finds its culmlna-
ton here to-day, is to have wrought on imperisha-
Bile material and towards tIanscendantly important
tion one of the most noble, so hold the teachers
rewards among the most envia6le. .,-,..
tuition conpratulate Won on the successful termn-
alton of your college labors; and give you, with
tenderness and sympathy few can understand save
those of our calling, farewell from our midst and
greeting born of our hope and our sollcltude TO
your new spheres. We shall miss you from our i'm
mediate circle and from the home life of which you
have so long made part; but we cherish the iona
trust that of that wider and constantly widening
you will hold your place forever pespise not the
tenderness with which you now recall the memories
Of these past years nor be ashamed OF inc .ear ta Ut
only memories. Love for Alma Mater is sentl-
ment pure. deep and true; but II is more than TINS
it is the scholars noblest inspirations 1t is the sacred
and ennobling love of learning And as you have
been lifted by Alma Mater TO the broader fuller lie
of mental culture, you will keep TO this level and
maintain the power you have gained only by cher
| ishing her memory. Inasmuch as she must hence
forth represent to you all that you honor and long
for in the intellectual life, the words OF the Wise
man are profoundly true for you: "Forsake her not,
and she shall preserve thee; love her and she shall
keep thee; eXalt her, and she shall promote thee
She shall give to thine head ornament of grace;
| a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee"
Yon are going e widely ds o. nv t6e
/ principles which are to guide you in your class
motto: Neither to seek nor to spurn honors ,
That is, ii understand it. you Will equally avoid
the role of the demagogue and the cynic precisely
the two influences most TO be feared at the present
day. Strike you the golden mean of seeking noble
ends by honorable labor, and with patience and
thankfulness wait for honorable awards To espise
them when they come is to despise the worthy and
successful doing they represent and reward
Here. too, Alma Mater bids me speak word to
you. seem to hear her saying: The seeker and
For as my first word to you that no honor, how
ever small Is small as the soth which refuses to
toll for it. honor however large is as large as
the humblest labor it seeks TO reward" And now,
| in accordance with the mandnmus OF the board oil
trustees and in the name of the faculty. proceed to
bestow the first honor of your Alma Mater and adj
nit you to the degree of Bachelor of Arts:
After bestowng the diplomas, he said; BY the
same authority the faculty have conferred the de-
gree of Master of Arts in course upon Calvin b. lay
class of 49, and Rev f. T. Benson. i. D. of the class
of'SI Also the degree of Doctor of Divinity is con
ferred upon Rev. Henry C. Holloway, \. NJ. of Mid
With iervent gratitude to God for His blessing
and with thanks to the kind friends who have
favored us with their presence at these exercises we
The twenty.first year of the college will open on
Tuesday September 9th, 1887 Smith Hall, named
by the board of trustees in honor of the venerable
president will be completed at that time for the re-
cepton of female boarding students. 1t shall be
made as complete and comfortable as the times de-
mand This building and Ward Hall will both be
| heated by steam. Ward Hall and smith Hall
| United for many years sacrifices and labors, in
honors these names shall not be divided. Enlarged
and beautifed apartments will be prepared during
a gymnasium and calsthenie hall for the young
ladies will likewise be provided and 1t is my earn
est wish to bring TO a successful consummation the
fervent plea OF the undergraduate for baseball
grounds.
He mentioned the deeease of trustees James W.
Thompson, of Centrevil.e and Elias Yingiing OF
Westminster and the election of VIM. H. Starr OF
! Westminster: John Dodd. of Queen Anne's county,
Md. and j. H. Pearre Of Frederick county, Nd.
! faculty Prof Edward Reisler becomes principal of
the Normal Department, and course is offered stu
dents 10 iit them in the most thorough manner for
| the practical work OF teaching. Miss Olivia Kline
hart graduate of the Maryland Institute and teacher
| there afterwards member of the Students Art
| League of New York, becomes the resident teacher
/ of drawing and painting The Primary Department
will be continued; and since we cannot afford to I'M
dertake the smallest teaching without provision for
doing il in the best manner, this department will
| receive the and constant oversight OF Miss
| Owngs and two assistant teachers. A large and
pleasant room will be provided for them on tho
| first floor.
After the diplomas were bestowed the class
united in singing a three part canon, 'nOn,
nobis Domino"
ALUMNI REUNION.
At night the Alumni Association held its
reunion. The exercises opened with prayer
| by Rev. F. I. Benson, B. D., A. NJ. The
class of 81 was welcomed by the President Of
the Association, to which response was
made by the President of the class. An essay,
entitled IA Study of Longfellow. was read
by Miss Bessie Miller, A. NJ, of Elkton, Nd,
and an Grafton on 1.-THE Romance of Journal.
ism,n by Mr.. Lynn X. Meekins, A. NJ, of
Baltimore.
Alonzo L. Miles. 's3, A. NJ, of Crisiield,
Nd, was elected President for the ensuing
year, and Miss Hattie Bollinger, 'Sl, A. NJ,
of Westminster, Nd, secretary The essayist
chosen for 1883 is Miss MolIie Jones, IA, of
New London, Nd, and the orator, p. i.
Hopper, IA, of Centreville, Nd.
Thus closed the exercises of an eminently
enjoyable and successful week, and yesterday
the students, sad at parting but happy in the
anticipations of pleasant vacation, left for
home.
COLLEGE PERSONALS.
Following are the names of those from
distance who were present at the commence
ment exercises.
Miss Belle Harlan, Elkton, Nd; Miss Lillian
Constable, Chester, Nd; Miss Annie Dodd,
Wye Mills, Nd; Mrs. Handy, Marion Station,
Nd; Mrs. Pillsbury, Baltimore, Nd; Miss
Bessie Miller, Elkton, Nd; Miss Annie
Bruce, Trappe, Nd. Miss Sallie Pennington,
Kent county Nd; Mr.. and Mrs. Underhill
and daughter, Baltimore, Nd; Miss Nellie
Sappington, Rock, Hall, Md.
Messrs. C. A. Veasey, Pooomoke City,
Nd; L. NJ. Bennett, Waverly, Nd; Rev.
Frank Benson, Warwick, Nd; George W.
Couch, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
Nd; Rodger Combs, Leonardtown, Nd;
/. L. Albright, Henderson, n. c.; J. d.
Corbin, W. Va; I. E. Davis, Pittsyille, Nd;
G. c. Erb, Lancaster, Pa; Rev. Mr.. Gill,
Va; G. E. Stoner, Birmingham, Ala; John
Baker, Buckeystown. Nd; B. F. Ii. Caulk,
Sassafras, Nd; Prof. Edward Reisler, Miss
Matte Keller, Rev. j. F. Wooden, Rev. j. J.
Murray, d. D., Rev. Daniel bates, d. d.,
Rev. David Wilson, Rev. E. J. Drinkhouse,
ID. D.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Whaley.
II Is reported from Benson, Arizona, that
Lieutenant Johnson's command surprised
murderous band of Apaches in the Rincom
Mountains at noon on Saturday, capturing
their baggage and horses.